Epidemiology

Tendinopathy is one of the most common reasons for a visit to a hand clinic. It is more common in women, with a peak incidence at about the sixth decade of life.[2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]​​[12][13]​ Incidence is probably not related to repetitive tasks such as keyboard use.[3][6][7][8]

The most common presentation is trigger finger, followed by de Quervain's disease (thumb extensor tendonitis in the first dorsal compartment). Pregnant and postnatal women have increased incidence of de Quervain's disease at a younger age.[14][15]

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